Our Data Sources
36, Watercress Rise, Bedford has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2020.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 36, Watercress Rise, Bedford would be worth £527,010, with a potential rental value of £1,979 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £466,781, with a rental value of £1,753 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
36, Watercress Rise, Bedford occupies a 272 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 66 other houses in this postcode, 50 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 21st largest.
Energy Efficiency
36, Watercress Rise, Bedford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Feb 2020.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
36, Watercress Rise, Bedford last changed hands on 25th September 2020, selling for £455,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 3.1% since September 2020.
- Sold Sep 2020£455,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 204 sales of comparable properties within 1.3 kilometres of 36, Watercress Rise, Bedford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 2, Lacewing Drive, Bedford, MK40 4UP, a freehold house, sold at £541,700 on the 19th December 2025.
Read more about house prices in MK40.
- Sold Dec 2025£541,700 | 4 Bed House2, Lacewing Drive, Bedford, MK40 4UP2, Lacewing Drive, Bedford, MK40 4UP
- Sold Apr 2020£465,000 | 4 Bed House38, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US38, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US
- Sold Dec 2019£450,000 | 4 Bed House19, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US19, Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 36, Watercress Rise, Bedford as the 6th largest and the 6th most expensive of the 66 addresses on Watercress Rise, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40.
Against the MK40 postcode district average, it is £169k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- St James' CofE Academy800 m away
- Great Ouse Primary Academy1.1 km away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School1.1 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.1 km away
- Lincroft Academy2.8 km away
- Bedford Free School3.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Bedford|2.1 km away
- Bedford St Johns|3.2 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.9 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
